Itinerary
Using our overland truck our Murchison Falls 4 day adventure camping safari departs on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. It encompasses the beautiful Murchison Falls National Park, offering many a sensational highlights - have your camera ready.
Day 1 - Friday
Our 4 day camping safari starts in Jinja, on the edge of the Nile. We drive through the tropical forest of Mabira, emerging on the east side of Kampala city, making a brief stop at Garden City Shopping Mall to collect anyone joining us before heading north through the famous Luwero Triangle. A filling lunch is taken at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you have the option of walking through the well managed reserve to see the newly introduced White Rhino of which there are six, two of whom have young calves. We continue our drive north, arriving at Masindi, the gateway town to the national park, by early evening.
Camping at Masindi New Court View Guest House
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Optional Rhino Walk
Day 2 - Saturday
It's an early start and after a light breakfast you head off for an optional guided chimp trek through the Budongo Forest Reserve in search of man's closest relative. The sounds of the chimps carry through the forest, so approaching these creatures in their natural habitat is a fantastic wildlife viewing experience. We return to our vehicle and drive into Murchison Falls National Park and have lunch at the Red Chilli Hideaway. In the afternoon we jump aboard the Paraa car ferry and take the short journey across the Nile and onto the northern bank of the park. We game drive through the park around to the beautiful Delta Point and set up camp against the back-drop of the Blue Mountains of the Congo. With a sundowner in our hand we'll arrange our chairs around the fire and enjoy a BBQ listening to the sounds of the wild.
Wild Camping on the Delta
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional Chimp Trek at Budongo Forest
Day 3 - Sunday
You'll be up with the sun this morning as we go for an early morning game drive. Returning to camp you have breakfast before game driving back through the park, towards the ferry. After lunch we head to the jetty for the infamous boat trip on the placid Victoria Nile, which will carry you to the base of Murchison Falls. En-route you'll see a variety of animals - hippos, crocodiles, waterbuck, elephants and incredible birdlife all drinking at the water's edge. The boat stops around 50 metres from the base of the falls, allowing ample time to take some wonderful photos. From there we jump onto the bank for a guided walk to the top of the falls. Our final night is spent camping next to this outrageously impressive volume of water whilst your safari cook prepares dinner.
Bush Camping at the Top of the Falls
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 - Monday
After breakfast we leave Murchison behind and follow the road south, stopping along the way for lunch. We will arrive late afternoon into Kampala and by early evening into Jinja. This is the end of your Ku Tunza Safari, thank you for travelling with us.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
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4 Day Safari |
Scheduled Murchison Falls Adventure |
Accommodation |
Minimum 7 clients |
Camping |
US$395pp |
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Optional Activities |
Price |
Rhino Walk |
US$30pp |
Chimp Trek |
US$40pp |
- Do be advised that we will try to get chimp permits as per the individual's request, but an early enquiry is essential as permits are often booked in advance.
- Optional activity prices can change without notice.
Safari Grading: Easy/moderate - suitable for anyone with an average level of fitness and mobility, though do note the chimpanzee trek can vary in length from 2 hours to 3 hours and the walk up the Falls can be strenuous. Speak with your Ku Tunza guide if you have any concerns.
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